Tele Vue Telescope Accessory Package: Tele Vue telescopes have traditionally been sold as basic optical tube assemblies (OTAs), equipped with essentials, such as focusers, dew shields and endcaps, but without such options as star diagonals, eyepieces, finders or cases. The assumption with such high-end components as those designed and produced […]
By Dr. James R. Dire Dr. James Dire has an M.S. in physics from the University of Central Florida and a M.A. and Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University, both in planetary science and is an associate provost at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Spring, N.C., and a professor of physics […]
While Tele Vue may be best known for creating state-of-the-art eyepieces and high-end telescopes, the company also offers a number accessories for observing and imaging. Recent additions to the company’s lineup include two types of Digiscoping adapters and Digital Indicator kits. Digiscoping Taking photos through a telescope eyepiece is an […]
By Astronomy Technology Today’s Gary Parkerson One of the highlights of my tenure as editor of ATT was the opportunity to meet Al Nagler. In an industry boasts more than its share of larger-than-life innovators, I can think of none who’ve had greater influence. Introducing our new astro-tech publication at […]
Rigel Systems has introduced a new high-torque stepper motor kit for the William Optics Star 71 telescope, driven by a nFOCUS motor controller. Rigel’s stepper motor has 0.1-degree step size and easily lifts 8.0 pounds (3.6 kilograms). The stepper can be quickly detached for manual focusing. The nFOCUS controller fits […]